Transfer to Michigan or stay at Indiana

I wasn't able to apply to UMich so I'm considering transferring or staying. At IU there is an investment banking workshop that has 100% placement rates into firms in NY/Chicago/LA/ ect, and a 50% acceptance rate. You apply at the end of your sophomore year and there's about 60-70 kids admitted per class.

At IU most people are doing business whereas Mich is more well rounded. I feel if I was at a more well rounded school, say 50 people in the class who want to do IB, I would have more time concentrated on me.

Also would going to Ross help me our a lot more than staying at Indiana?

Has anyone ever been in this situation like me? Thoughts at all. Please, whether you agree or not..I need some insight. Thank you.

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Why don't you go to said professors office hours and ask him?

First off I don't know why you would want to be at a "well rounded" program. It doesn't mean you get more attention or care. It just means the school admin doesn't care about your specific goals. The dynamic works well in your favor if you're part of a program like Kelley that is a school highlight. It means you get more resources, more support, and more

That said it Really depends on your odds of getting in that IB program. IBW beats out U Mich, but UMich beats out non-IBW IU.

You know who you can talk to figure this out and it's not anyone on this board except other IU IBW alumni.

 

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